Glen Bud Smithson
Glen Bud Smithson (b. October 25, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2002 to 2010. He was defeated in the 2010 general election.
Biography
Smithson's professional experience includes working as a state trooper. He was named trooper of the year in 1978.[1]
Committee assignments
The following is a list of Smithson's final committee assignments prior to his defeat:
- Public Safety Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Wildlife Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Smithson lost his re-election for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His opponent was John R. Bennett (R).[2][3][4][5]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John R. Bennett (R)
|
4,794 | |||
| Glen Bud Smithson (D) | 4,004 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smithson won election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[6] $35,434 was raised for this campaign.[7]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| GLEN BUD SMITHSON (D)
|
7,277 | |||
| LAWRENCE J. MANN (R) | 4,576 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Smithson and his wife, Carol, have two sons.
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 30, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 2 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by John R. Bennett (R) |
